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中西方餐桌礼仪差异英语作文
The Differences Between Chinese and Western Table Manners/etiquette
Comparison of Chinese and western Table Manners/etiquette
table manners
UK [ˈteɪbl mænəz]
US [ˈteɪbl mænərz]
n.
餐桌规矩；进餐礼节
table etiquette
UK [ˈteɪbl ˈetɪkət]
US [ˈteɪbl ˈetɪkət]
餐桌礼仪
manners是常使用复数形式，指非常普通的、连孩子都应掌握的基本的礼仪规范；etiquette则更为讲究，要比manners复杂，常随着形势的变化而改变。
Etiquette (来自法语)and manners are synonyms, but do have slightly different meanings.
Etiquette is a code of polite conduct based on social acceptance and efficiency. Simply, it means to follow rules for efficiently or politeness. Sometimes, rules of etiquette are archaic (old-fashioned) and don't make sense nowadays.
For example, it is good etiquette to sit with your back straight.
It is good etiquette to not chew loudly when at the dinner table.
It is good etiquette to dress neatly for a formal occasion.
Etiquette may change in different cultures. For example, it could be good etiquette to chew loudly when eating your food (this is just an example, haha).
Manners are polite behaviors that reflect an attitude of consideration, kindness and respect for others.
For example, saying "please" and "thank you" are good manners. Saying "excuse me" if you need to get someone's attention instead of shouting rudely is good manners. Not interrupting someone while they are talking is good manners.
Good manners are usually universal and don't change in different cultures.
Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that's only superficial. Besides, in decent restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough.
tableware
UK [ˈteɪblweə(r)]
US [ˈteɪblwer]
n.
(商店用语)餐具
chopsticks
UK [ˈtʃɒpstɪks]
US [ˈtʃɑpˌstɪks]
n.
筷子
chopstick的复数
The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares ,Perhaps it’s one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food onto the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always "public" chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.
People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. When you have had enough, just say so. Or you will always overeat!
Chinese table manners of families have no intrinsic quality even there are different region and position. No matter three meals a day or guest's arrival, always bowls with chopsticks, food with soup. There is no rule for how to put the tableware. What people care about more are not the gorgeous tableware but the sumptuous food. People's dining position reflects the most obvious etiquette of Chinese table manners. In ancient society, men are supreme, and women are not allowed to sit with men on the same table. Although this is modern society, this kind of ancient etiquette still remains. Today in China, the phenomenon that men sit on the table before women can be found everywhere. The master of a family usually sits on the first-class seat. The first-class seat is usually near the interior of a room facing to the door. Once there is a guest, the master will offer the first-class seat to the guest politely. If it is an ordinary meal of family, families should start after the elder. If there is a guest, the master offer the food to the guest is essential from the beginning to the end. And the tradition of urging others to drink is also a special phenomenon.
Here are some characteristics on Chinese eating:
The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares ,Perhaps it’s one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food onto the plates of their guests. In formal dinners, there are always "public" chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness. It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.
People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. When you have had enough, just say so. Or you will always overeat!
Chinese table manners of families have no intrinsic quality even there are different region and position. No matter three meals a day or guest's arrival, always bowls with chopsticks, food with soup. There is no rule for how to put the tableware. What people care about more are not the gorgeous tableware but the sumptuous food. People's dining position reflects the most obvious etiquette of Chinese table manners. In ancient society, men are supreme, and women are not allowed to sit with men on the same table. Although this is modern society, this kind of ancient etiquette still remains. Today in China, the phenomenon that men sit on the table before women can be found everywhere. The master of a family usually sits on the first-class seat. The first-class seat is usually near the interior of a room facing to the door. Once there is a guest, the master will offer the first-class seat to the guest politely. If it is an ordinary meal of family, families should start after the elder. If there is a guest, the master offer the food to the guest is essential from the beginning to the end. And the tradition of urging others to drink is also a special phenomenon.
Here are some characteristics on Chinese eating:
Can I take your order now?
Will you have some soup before the meat course?
吃荤菜前先来点汤好吗？
关于宴会知多少？
banquet
UK [ˈbæŋkwɪt]
US [ˈbæŋkwɪt]
n.
宴会；盛宴；筵席
CET6 · 考研 · TEM8 · GRE · TOEIC
复数：banquets
The state banquet国宴
SITTING
In China, any banquet, only will have one form, will be everybody sits in a circle all round. The banquet must use the round table, this formally has created （营造）one kind of unity, politeness, altogether the interest atmosphere. The delicacy delicacies place（摆放） a table of person's center, it is not only the object which table of people appreciate, taste, is also a table of person sentiment exchange intermedium.
Westerners treat with a long table, men and women sit in the owner at both ends,（男女主人坐在两头） and then the guest of honor men and women in the press and the general order of the guests seating arrangements.
关键词：
a circle
UK [ə ˈsɜːkl]
US [ə ˈsɜːrkl]
一周；一圈
all around
UK [ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd]
US [ˌɔːl əˈraʊnd]
各方面,四周
the round table
UK [ðə raʊnd ˈteɪbl]
US [ðə raʊnd ˈteɪbl]
圆桌
round-table conference
UK [raʊnd ˈteɪbl ˈkɒnfərəns]
US [raʊnd ˈteɪbl ˈkɑːnfərəns]
圆桌会议；举行圆桌会议
圆桌会议指围绕圆桌举行的会议，圆桌并没有主席位置，亦没有随从位置，人人平等。此概念源自英国传说里的亚瑟王与其圆桌骑士在卡默洛特时代的习俗。
圆桌会议是指一种平等、对话的协商会议形式。是一个与会者围圆桌而坐的会议。在举行国际或国内政治谈判时，为避免席次争执、表示参加各方地位平等起见，参加各方围圆桌而坐，或用方桌但仍摆成圆形。直到今天“圆桌会议”已成为平等交流、意见开放的代名词，也是国家之间以及国家内部，一种重要的协商和讨论形式。
a long table
the guests of honor贵宾
The order of dishes in the West(bread eater)
Dinner start with a small dish, which is often called an a starter. After the starter you will get a bowl of soup. The next dish is the main course, it usually is a beefsteak . A vegetable salad will be served. Then a delicious dessert will appear at the table . At last is a cup of tea or coffee.
Starter（英式）
UK [ˈstɑːtə(r)]
US [ˈstɑːrtər]
n.
(主菜之前的)开胃小吃，开胃品；参赛人；参赛的马(或汽车等)；(赛跑等的)发令员
TEM8 Vocabulary
复数：starters
Appetizer(北美)
UK [ˈæpɪtaɪzə(r)]
US [ˈæpɪtaɪzər]
n.
(餐前的)开胃品，开胃饮料
GRE · TOEIC
复数：appetizers
The main course 主菜
The order of dishes in China （rice eater）
The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. Soup then will be served to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings. If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.
中文：渴汤 不等于英文drink soup 而是 eat soup.
This is my spoon. I like to eat soup.
这是我的勺子，我喜欢喝汤。
I eat soup with a large spoon.
我用大勺子喝汤。
Manners in the West
1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin, pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, take it out and put it on your side plate.
2) The Soup Course
Dinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. lt will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.
3) The Fish Course
If there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller.
4) The Meat Course
The main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask each guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark (红肉 )or light (白肉) 。
5) Helping Yourself and Refusing
If a servant passes food around, he will pass the dish in at your left hand so that you can conveniently serve yourself with your right hand. Never serve yourself while the dish is on your right; it is then the turn of your neighbor on the right. It is polite to take some of everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say: No thank you。
6) Various rules and Suggestions
Sit up straight on your chair;
Do not put much food in your mouth at a time; Drink only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to get into your mouth anything that will have to be taken out; Do not make any noise when you eat; Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public, either with your finger or a tooth pick/dental floss , not even with you tongue.
Receiving guests
When a guest receives an invitation to someone's home, it is common but not necessary for the guest to ask, "Could I bring anything?" If the host declines, the guest should not insist, as this insinuates that the host is unable to provide
中文：渴汤 不等于英文drink soup 而是 eat soup.
This is my spoon. I like to eat soup.
这是我的勺子，我喜欢喝汤。
I eat soup with a large spoon.
我用大勺子喝汤。
Manners in the West
1) As soon as the hostess picks up her napkin, pick yours up and lay it on your lap. Sometimes a roll of bread is wrapped in it; if so, take it out and put it on your side plate.
2) The Soup Course
Dinner usually begins with soup. The largest spoon at your place is the soup spoon. lt will be beside your plate at the right-hand side.
3) The Fish Course
If there is a fish course, it will probably follow the soup. There may be a special fork for the fish, or it may be similar to the meat fork. Often it is smaller.
4) The Meat Course
The main Course is usually served by the host himself, especially if it is a fowl or a roast which need to be carved. He will often ask each guest what piece he prefers, and it is quite proper to state your preference as to lean or fat, dark (红肉 )or light (白肉) 。
5) Helping Yourself and Refusing
If a servant passes food around, he will pass the dish in at your left hand so that you can conveniently serve yourself with your right hand. Never serve yourself while the dish is on your right; it is then the turn of your neighbor on the right. It is polite to take some of everything that is passed to you. But if there is something you may not like, you may quietly say: No thank you。
6) Various rules and Suggestions
Sit up straight on your chair;
Do not put much food in your mouth at a time; Drink only when there is no food in your mouth; Try not to get into your mouth anything that will have to be taken out; Do not make any noise when you eat; Do not clean your teeth at the table or anywhere in public, either with your finger or a tooth pick/dental floss , not even with you tongue.
Receiving guests
When a guest receives an invitation to someone's home, it is common but not necessary for the guest to ask, "Could I bring anything?" If the host declines, the guest should not insist, as this insinuates that the host is unable to provide adequate hospitality, especially for more formal situations . such as dinner parties. Hosts accepting such offers should be clear, but not demanding; if one does not think the guest will be able to provide the correct item, politely decline the offers. It is polite to announce your presence when arriving at an informal occasion, such as a backyard barbecue, or if dropping by unexpectedly, although the latter is a faux pas unless the host has previously indicated that such visits are welcome.
Guests wishing to give flowers should consider sending them earlier in the day or the day before a dinner party rather than bring them just as the hostess is busy with last minute dinner preparations. A host might keep a vase handy if he or she suspects that flowers, wile brought by guests.
A guest may offer to help a host, and it is more appropriate in more familiar situations. The host should turn down help offered by people he is less familiar with. Judith Martin
states: "A good guest offers to help but does not insist if the offer is firmly refused ". A good host never requests help and offers mild resistance if it is wanted, but firm resistance if it is not.
General standards
These etiquette topics are relevant in both the United States and Canada and pertain no basic interactions in society. It is a understood that these are general rules to which in certain contexts and depending on the expectations of the parties involved,
there may be exceptions.
Manners in China
1)Spitting Out the Bones
In China it is common practice to spit things out on the table or the floor. Often food has small pieces of bone or other inedible parts that need to be removed from the mouth. Using chopsticks, a hand or a tissue is a polite way around the problem.
2)Touching Tables
Though in the West it is sometimes considered rude to put one's elbows on the dining table, this is quite acceptable in China, particularly when eating noodles.
3)Noise and Smoking
Eating noisily is allowed in China. Slurping, smacking the lips and leaving the mouth open when eating can be viewed as demonstrating enjoyment of the food and a friendly atmosphere in China.
Smoking is also permitted in most Chinese restaurants. A way round this, in larger restaurants, is to request a side room you’re your meal, which will have its own door to insulate you from the noise and smoke.
4)Dessert
Eating something sweet for dessert is not a Chinese custom. Sweet things can be found hidden among everything else on a Chinese menu. Fruit salads and caramel covered apple are Chinese sweet dishes that are popular with Westerners.
5)Drinking
Beer is very popular in China. The other popular alcoholic drink is rice wine. Beware, this can be very strong .In China, drinking alcohol is still mainly a male custom. Male guests are routinely offered alcohol and, cigarettes at meal times. Just politely refuse if you don't want them. An empty glass is always refilled, no matter about protests is that the guest has had enough, as a mark of politeness or good will often a refusal has to be given three times.
西方餐桌礼仪英语10句带翻译
我在这里介绍西方的餐桌礼仪 英语版
西方餐桌礼仪(英语版)
1.
TABLE MANNERS AT A DINNER PARTY:
People who go to a formal Western dinner party for the first time may be surprised by table manners in Western culture.
Knowing them will help you make a good impression.
Having good table manners means knowing,for example,how to use knives and forks,when to drink a toast and how to behave at the table.
Beside your napkin you will find a small bread roll and three glasses—one for white wine,one for the red wine,and one for water.
There are two pairs of knives and forks on the table,forks on the left and knives in the right of the plate.
When you see two spoons,the big one id for the suop and the samll one for the dessert.
The knife and fork that are closest to your plate are a litte bit bigger than the ones beside them.
When you sit down at the table, you can take your napkin, unfold it and put it on your lap.
In Chinese you sometime get a hot,damp cloth to clean your face and face and hands,whinch,however,is nat the custom in Western countries.
Dinner start with a small dish, which is often called a starter.
Sime people pray before they start eating , and other people may keep silent for a moment.
Then you can say"Enjoy your meal"to each other and everybody start eating.
For the starter,which you eat with the smaller pair,you keep the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left.
After the starter you will get a bowl of soup—but only one boel of soup and never ask for a seconf serving.
The next dish is the main course.
Many Westerners think the chicken breast with its tender white flesh is the best part of the bird.
Some people can use their fingers when they eating chicken or other birds,but never touch beef or other meat in bones.
It is polite to finish eating everthing on your plate,so don't take more food than you need.
At table ,you should try to speak quietly and smile a lot,but do not laugh all the time.
Most Westerners like soft drink if they will drive home.
Many of them drink white or red wine with the food.
When drinking to someone's health,you raise your glasses,but the glasses should not touch.
The custom of toasting in some parts of China is to finish the drink at once,but Westerners usually take only a sip.
For drinking during a dinner,the best advic is never to drink too much.
Table manners change over time.
They follow the fashion of the day .
Beside,table manners are only important at formal dinner parties.
If you're not sure what to do ,you can always follow your hosts.
Although good manners always make you look good,you do not need to worry about all these rules while having dinner with your friends or family.
2.
Sit up straigh,keep your elbows off the table,and silence your cell phone.
Dishes are passed from left to right
Do try a little of everything on your plate
When a lady arrives or leaves the table,it‘s polite for all gentleman at the table of to stand up.
Always say“Please“and “Thankyou“.
Thank the host and hotess before leaving.
3.
Every culture in the world is equal, with no one being dominant or recessive to another.
We should avoid using our own culture, morality and value to judge foreign culture.
We should treat foreign culture objectively and comprehendly.
内容提要
本文主要讲中西方餐桌礼仪的不同点和相同点.
在当今社会,随着中西方跨文化交流的平凡以及中西方礼仪的影响加深,导致双方餐桌礼仪方面的差异产生.
本文着重于比较中西方在餐桌礼仪.
例如,就餐是人们不同的入座方式,不同的`饮食概念以及不同的餐具等等.
此外还会指出不同国家中的一些用餐禁忌来帮助人们更好的理解餐桌礼仪。通过此法,我们可以更加了解西方国家的文化背景,并且建立起良好的关系.
关键词:餐桌礼仪;文化背景;餐桌文化
Abstract
This paper mainly focuses on the differences of table manners of China and Western countries.
In our modern society, the cross-culture communication between China and Western countries becomes a hot issue and the influences of Chinese and Western etiquette are increasingly profound, which causes the differences in table manners.
In this paper, we attach more importance to the different table manners of China and Western countries, such as, the different ways people sit for a meal, different dining concepts and different table wares and so on.
Meanwhile, it helps us understand the situation.
In this way, we can know well the western countries’ cultural background, and can set up a harmonious relationship with the westerns.
Key words: table manners; cultural background; table culture
Contents
Introduction
With the development of global economy, cross-culture communication has become more and more frequent, and the differences between Chinese and western culture have become more obvious, especially the differences of table manners.
Having dinner is more than the basic necessity of life.
Instead, having dinner is an important part of social formulae.
“John Loke, a famous British philosopher once said, the purpose of playing a ceremonial role is to change the original stubborn to gentle, so that people’s temper can become more moderate and let people learn to respect for others and get along with each others.
” (Duan, Chen, 2008) There is no doubt that sometimes some strangers become acquaintances, those acquaintances get a better understanding of the other even to the germination of love.
Because table manner is so fantastic that it does us a favor on acquiring more information, opening up eyesight and expanding the circle of communication.
It is obvious that table manners are quite important in people’s everyday life.
There are numberless differences between Chinese and western food cultures, and those differences cause the differences of table manners.
China is one of the four earliest civilizations in the world.
Chinese nation is the only inheritance millennium civilization.
Western society went through the darkness of Middle Ages and then came to Renaissance, gave birth to capitalism and modern civilization.
Today, with the economic globalization, international commercial activities have become more and more frequently and cross-culture communication has come into every nation’s daily life.
西方餐桌礼仪规矩英文》2条
正规的西餐礼仪
Normal Etiquette in West Restaurant
1、预约的窍门。越高档的饭店越需要事先预约。预约时，不仅要说清人数和时间，也要表明是否要吸烟区或视野良好的座位。如果是生日或其他特别的日子，可以告知宴会的目的和预算。在预定时间内到达，是基本的礼貌。
1. Doohickey of Preengage. The more slap-up the restaurant is, the more necessary to preengage. When making a preengage, you have to tell the exact number of person and the time, but also show clearly if you want to a non-smoking or well viewing place. If it is for the birthday or any other special days, you can make them know the purpose and budget. It is bacical politeness that you should arrive in time.
2、再昂贵的休闲服，也不能随意穿着上餐厅。
2. you shouldn't wear the casual clothes in the restaurant even it may be a very expensive one.
3、吃饭时穿着得体是欧美人的常识。去高档的餐厅,男士要穿着整洁的上衣和皮鞋；女士要穿套装和有跟的鞋子。如果指定穿正式服装的话，男士必须打领带。
It is the common sense that one should wear properly when having dinner.
不好意思,现在有点事情要走开一下
西餐礼仪英语作文
（1）Sit down, please. Here is the menu. May I take your order, sir? 请坐，给您菜单。先生，您要点菜吗？
（2）What would you like to have, coffee or tea? 您要喝咖啡还是茶？
（3）would you like to have some wine with your dinner?您用餐时要喝点酒吗？
（4）It’s our chef’s recommendation.这是我们大厨的拿手菜。
（5） Here is the bill. Please sign it.这是您的账单。请签字。
（6）what kind of food would you like to have?您想吃什么菜？
（7）You may sign the bill. The hotel will charge you when you leave.您可以签帐单。离店时会给您结帐。
（8）It never goes to the head.（不管喝多少）它也不冲脑。
（9）Have you anything in mind as to (decided)what to drink?您决定了喝什么吗？
（10）we look forward to having with us tonight.我们期待您今晚大驾光临。
（11）I’m sorry , but I didn’t quite catch what you just said.对不起，我没有听明白您刚才的话。
（12）I beg your pardon?/Pardon? 对不起，请再说一遍。
（13）Sorry, sir ,but I don’t understand what you mean.很抱歉，先生，我没有听懂您的意思。
（14） Pardon, madam. I am afraid I didn’t follow you.对不起，太太，我没有听明白。
（15）What was that? 你说什么？（此话比较随便，也要用升调）
（16） Sorry, but could you say it again? 对不起，您能再说一编吗？
（17）would you mind repeating, please?请再说一遍，好吗？
（18）could you please repeat a little more slowly?您能再慢点儿说一遍吗？
（19）It’s delicious and worth a try.它鲜美可口，值得一试。
（20）Many guests give high comments on the wine.许多宾客对这种酒赞赏备至。
（21）i suggest that you have a taste of Sichuan dishes.我建议你们尝尝四川菜。
（22）try the green crab if you don’t mind.如果您不介意的话，不妨尝一下这种青蟹。
（23）please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.如果你有什么问题，请随即和我们联系。
（24）you’ll regret if you don’t have a test..如果您不尝一下，您准会后悔的。
（25）I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. 很抱歉，让您久等了。
（26）I’m really sorry, but I seem to have misserved a dish..真对不起，我好像上错了一个菜。
（27）I do apologize for giving you the wrong soup.我上错了汤，真抱歉。
（28）I want to apologize. Is there anything I could do?我该道歉，我能想点办法吗？
（29）Bottoms up!干杯！
（30）It is a must for every birthday dinner.这对每个生日庆宴都是必不可少。
（31）The great wall is a must for every foreign tourist.长城是每位外国游客必去之处。
（32）I wish you good health.祝您健康。
（33）Let me wish you every success.祝您一切顺利。
（34）I hope you’ll have a good time.祝您玩的痛快。
（35）Bon Voyage！一路顺风。
（36）on consumption to master account根据实际消耗由主人包付。
Open bar on a fixed price. 在预先定时定价范围内酒会客人随便享用。
（37）cash on delivery(C..O.D)来客自负饮料费。
（38）How do you like the fish cooked this way?您觉得鱼这样烧怎么样？
（39）What do you think of Chinese food?您认为中国菜怎么样？
（40）Do you think the soup is tasty?您认为这个汤可口吗？
（41）Do you think the price is reasonable?您认为这个价格不公道吗？
（42） What’s your opinion of their service? 您对他们的服务有什么意见吗？
（43）I suggest we (should) go to a Chinese restaurant for a change.我建议到中国餐馆去换换口味。（should可以省略）
（44）Would you like to have some wine with your dinner?你们用餐时想喝点酒吗？
（45）what would you like for dinner/dessert?您喜欢吃点什么餐/甜点？
（46）How would you like the steak/eggs?您喜欢怎么样做的牛排/鸡蛋？
（47） I would suggest Californian red wine for the beef steak.我建议您配牛排喝加利福尼亚红酒。
（48）I What about American breakfast? 吃美式早餐好吗？
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